According to the Ministry, Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day will be held to contribute to the implementation of the Party’s and State’s policies on developing a reading culture. The event also implements the resolution of the 13th National Party Congress on building and promoting cultural values and the strength of the Vietnamese people. It affirms the position, role, and importance of books in enhancing knowledge, skills, critical thinking, education, and personal development.
This annual event encourages and fosters the reading movement, creates a favourable reading environment, and cultivates reading habits within families, schools, institutions, organisations, and communities. It also honors individuals and organisations that contribute to the development of books and reading culture, thus helping to establish Vietnam's cultural values and human standards.
The organisation of the fourth Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day aligns with the implementation of political tasks and national holidays in 2025, emphasising the value of books and reading culture within communities. The event aims to define the responsibilities of different levels, sectors, and localities in developing reading culture. The Ministry plans to mobilise all social resources in organising the event, combining traditional activities with modern approaches in line with digital transformation trends.
The event seeks to effectively promote books and honor outstanding individuals and collectives in publishing and reading culture across media, technology platforms, and social networks. It aims to widely disseminate the values of books and reading culture, connecting readers domestically and internationally while fostering cultural and intellectual development and upholding Vietnam's traditional values of education and learning.
Some key messages of the fourth Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day 2025 include "Reading culture — Connecting communities"; "Stepping into the era of national growth with books"; and "Reading books — enriching knowledge, nurturing aspirations, and driving innovation".
The activities of Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day 2025 will take place nationwide from April 15 to May 2, with the opening ceremony scheduled for April 17 in Ho Chi Minh City.
Diverse activities in Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day 2025:
Promoting books, telling stories, drawing inspiration from books, and arranging artistic books.
Organising talks and discussions on books and reading culture; honouring readers, authors, librarians, book collectors, and book promoters who contribute to reading culture development.
Organising book exhibition spaces featuring publishers and distributors, book signings, book donations, book exchanges, and activities promoting reading habits. These include guiding reading methods, enhancing book-searching skills, and utilising information effectively.
Organising seminars and discussions on reading trends, technology applications, and digital platforms to encourage reading. Topics include digital books, audiobooks, interactive books, and new technologies such as artificial intelligence and virtual reality.
Establishing online book clubs and discussion groups via platforms such as Zoom, Skype, and Google Meet to facilitate literary discussions.
An exchange with speaker Nguyen Quoc Vuong at a Vietnam Book and Reading Culture Day event.
